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Doctorate Recipients from U.S. Universities: 2024
March 13, 2026
The number of doctorate recipients from U.S. universities reached 58,131 in 2024, an increase of 325 students from 2023, similar to the increase between 2022 and 2023. Since the inception of the Survey of Earned Doctorates in academic year 1958, there has been an upward trend in the number of doctorates awarded by U.S. institutions—with an average annual growth of 3.0%, punctuated by periods of slower growth and some declines.
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Distribution of Federal Science and Engineering Support to Higher Education Institutions Across States
March 17, 2026
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Master Government List of Federally Funded R&D Centers: FY 2026
March 11, 2026
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Federal R&D Funding, by Budget Function: Fiscal Years 2024–26
March 10, 2026
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65%
Increase in the number of science and engineering doctorates awarded by U.S. institutions between 2004 and 2024
79%
Proportion of science and engineering doctorates out of all doctorates awarded in the United States in 2024
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Domestic R&D performance is expected to reach an estimated $993 billion in 2024
75%
Estimated percentage of 2024 R&D performance funded by the business sector
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Doctorate Recipients from U.S. Universities: 2024
March 13, 2026
The number of doctorate recipients from U.S. universities reached 58,131 in 2024, an increase of 325 students from 2023, similar to the increase between 2022 and 2023. Since the inception of the Survey of Earned Doctorates in academic year 1958, there has been an upward trend in the number of doctorates awarded by U.S. institutions—with an average annual growth of 3.0%, punctuated by periods of slower growth and some declines.
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View Data Tables
Analysis
Distribution of Federal Science and Engineering Support to Higher Education Institutions Across States
March 17, 2026
Reference
Master Government List of Federally Funded R&D Centers: FY 2026
March 11, 2026
Data
Federal R&D Funding, by Budget Function: Fiscal Years 2024–26
March 10, 2026
Measuring America’s Progress in Science, Technology, and Innovation
Explore Latest Releases
View Release Schedule
Explore Our Areas of Interest
Science & Engineering Workforce
Research & Development
Higher Education Research & Development
Government Funding for Science & Engineering
STEM Education
Innovation & Global Competitiveness
Featured Report:
Science and Engineering Indicators
Our Data Tools
Explore more data resources
State Indicators
Compare 60 key indicators to understand how your state ranks against other states and the nation.
Visit
Chart Builder
Generate simple line and bar graphs using the Chart Builder.
Visit
Data Explorer
Quickly discover and learn about available surveys and measures with the Data Explorer.
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NCSEStat
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65%
Increase in the number of science and engineering doctorates awarded by U.S. institutions between 2004 and 2024
79%
Proportion of science and engineering doctorates out of all doctorates awarded in the United States in 2024
$993B
Domestic R&D performance is expected to reach an estimated $993 billion in 2024
75%
Estimated percentage of 2024 R&D performance funded by the business sector
View more data and analysis
How We Support Research
NCSES supports the use of our data for innovative research through collaborative partnerships.
Research
NCSES promotes research on the collection, analysis, and reporting of data. Explore our work and opportunities here.
Learn More
Funding Opportunities
Learn about the various research funding mechanisms NCSES offers and their associated deadlines.
Learn More
Restricted Use Data Licensing
Apply to gain access to NCSES's restricted use microdata.
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About Us
NCSES serves as a clearinghouse for the collection, interpretation, analysis, and dissemination of objective science and engineering data.
Learn More
Quality & Transparency
NCSES strives to provide high-quality, reproducible data and to be transparent in all methods.
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